Senior Program Manager, Infrastructure Renewal Portfolio

Amtrak; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 136,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the System Infrastructure Renewal portfolio across the Northeast Corridor. You will manage a team of Program Managers and Sr Project Managers, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and safety standards while aligning with Amtrak’s strategic objectives.

The role focuses on track infrastructure renewal, production structures, and select electric traction initiatives, with on-site work four days per week and some remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 9 years of prior relevant experience required
• 11+ years of prior relevant experience preferred
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management credential.
• Qualified, or able to become qualified, in MW1000, NORAC, RWP, and applicable Amtrak safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, develop, and evaluate a team of Program Managers and Sr Project Managers responsible for delivery of the System Infrastructure Renewal portfolio.
• Direct planning, prioritization, execution, and closeout of capital projects and programs supporting Amtrak's State of Good Repair objectives.
• Provide portfolio-level oversight of scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and safety performance across assigned programs and projects.
• Partners with Engineering, IPRC, IMCS, Finance, Procurement, and Project Controls to establish delivery strategies, optimize resource utilization, and resolve project constraints.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to address risks, issues, and emerging business needs.
• Lead capital planning, forecasting, funding utilization, and reporting activities for assigned projects and programs.
• Ensure compliance with Amtrak project management standards, FRA regulations, engineering requirements, and safety procedures.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance program objectives and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Portfolio management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMP certification

Job description

Amtrak is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the System Infrastructure Renewal portfolio across the Northeast Corridor. You will manage a team of Program Managers and Sr Project Managers, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and safety standards while aligning with Amtrak’s strategic objectives.

The role focuses on track infrastructure renewal, production structures, and select electric traction initiatives, with on-site work four days per week and some remote work.